Interview with Thornton Moore Helm, October 12, 1990
Project: Second Presbyterian Church of Lexington Oral History Project
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Thornton Helm discusses his family history, his memories of Second Presbyterian Church, the fire on Market Street church in 1917, and the Ben Ali Theatre. He also talks about the building of the church, the church sanctuary and the stained glass windows and organ that were added to it. He discusses his service in the church, being an Elder and trustee, being married in the church in 1941, and his children.Interview Accession
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Helm, Thornton Moore Interview by Jean H. Becker. 12 Oct. 1990. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Helm, T.M. (1990, October 12). Interview by J. H. Becker. Second Presbyterian Church of Lexington Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Helm, Thornton Moore, interview by Jean H. Becker. October 12, 1990, Second Presbyterian Church of Lexington Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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